Four people hospitalised after chemical incident at Lyttelton Port

Friday 21 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 21 Feb 2025, 12:36pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Christchurch Hospital

Emergency services responded to a chemical incident involving a ship in a Lyttelton Port dry dock on Friday morning. Two people were found unconscious in a tank and rescued by firefighters. Four people have been taken to hospital, with three reported to be in serious condition.

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1. The PressFri 21 Feb 2025, 10:41am

   Two people rescued from ‘tank’ at Lyttelton Port (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 21 Feb 2025, 11:06am

   Rescue operation saves two from ship tank at Lyttleton Port (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 21 Feb 2025, 11:13am

   Chemical incident on ship at Lyttelton leaves three in serious condition (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 21 Feb 2025, 11:21am

   Four people taken to hospital after chemical incident onboard ship at Lyttelton Port (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesFri 21 Feb 2025, 12:36pm

   Unconscious pair trapped in ship tank rescued (opens in new tab)